The firm, known as MSD in Europe, said there has been a lack of investment in life sciences.

Merck criticises ‘successive UK governments’ as it cancels King’s Cross development

The firm, known as MSD in Europe, said there has been a lack of investment in life sciences.

Merck, known as MSD in Europe, criticised the UK’s business environment despite the government saying it has become ‘the most attractive place to invest in the world’

Its decision comes as the industry says there is a lack of government investment and as the US pressures firms to invest there.